Fairfax, VA — Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (D-VA), a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, slammed Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought’s memo threatening to terminate additional federal employees. Walkinshaw released the following statement:“This is absolute bluster and bs. The Trump Administration has already done… Read more »
Fairfax, VA — Congressman James R. Walkinshaw, a member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, today called for Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr to resign and demanded a full congressional investigation into what he described as “corrupt, unconstitutional, and dangerous assaults on free speech.”“This week, we saw Jimmy Kimmel… Read more »
Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) issued the following statement on the House Republican Continuing Resolution. “I voted no because I will not support legislation that makes the health care crisis worse and does nothing to protect federal workers from Trump’s attacks. Republicans control the House, Senate, and White House. They have the power to lower… Read more »
Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced that he is carrying forward four major pieces of legislation originally authored by the late Congressman Gerry Connolly to protect federal workers and strengthen the civil service.Together, the bills safeguard merit-based hiring, protect against political manipulation, ensure fair pay, strengthen retirement security, and modernize… Read more »
Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) was appointed to the powerful House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.“I’m extremely grateful to Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, the Steering and Policy Committee, and Ranking Member Robert Garcia for the opportunity to serve on this influential committee,” said Congressman Walkinshaw. “Virginia’s 11th… Read more »
Today, Congressman James Walkinshaw (D-VA-11), U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) and U.S. Representatives Bobby Scott (D-VA-03), Don Beyer (D-VA-08), Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-04), Eugene Vindman (D-VA-07), and Suhas Subramanyam (D-VA-10) released the following statement:“The rise in political violence—which has inflicted tragedy upon the families… Read more »
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) officially announced the admission of Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) to the Coalition. With the addition of Rep. Walkinshaw, New Dems now stand at 116 Members, an all-time record for the Coalition.
“I am incredibly proud to welcome Rep. Walkinshaw into the New Dem ranks. An experienced public servant, Rep. Walkinshaw has spent his… Read more »
Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) today introduced his first piece of legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Limit on Sweeping Executive Reorganization Act, a measure that would prevent any president from unilaterally dismantling or hollowing out federal agencies without Congressional approval.“Congress—not a President and his billionaire… Read more »
Today, moments after being sworn in, Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) announced the following statement: “Moments after being sworn in to represent Virginia’s 11th District, I became the 217th Member of the House to sign the discharge petition to force a floor vote on bipartisan legislation requiring the release of Jeffrey Epstein–related… Read more »
U.S. Representative James Walkinshaw was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the Speaker of the House.
The Honorable James Walkinshaw was elected to serve as Representative of Virginia’s 11th Congressional District. Representative James Walkinshaw was added to the rolls of the House upon executing the oath of office. Read more »
